Starsport reported yesterday how Arsene Wenger is ready to step up his pursuit of Cech after losing faith in Wojciech Szczesny.
The Arsenal boss is frustrated with the Poland No.1, 24, after his two blunders in the 2-0 defeat at top-four rivals Southampton on New Year’s Day.
He plans to make a £7m bid for Stamford Bridge stopper Cech, who lost his place at the start of this season to Thibaut Courtois
Mourinho is desperate for him to stay and claims there is “no chance” he will move on.
But Cech’s agent Viktor Kolar said: “I think Arsenal should have made an offer to him.
“I think Petr would be considering it.”
Wenger axed Szczesny for yesterday’s FA Cup game against Hull at the Emirates, with Colombia keeper David Ospina, 26, preferred.
Mourinho also confirmed he’s recalled Jamal Blackman from Middlesbrough to cover for third-choice goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer, who has joined Leicester.
Meanwhile Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho apologised to referee Kevin Friend after criticising him for not
awarding Chelsea a penalty during their 3-0 FA Cup victory over Watford at the weekend.
Mourinho claimed the decision not to award a spot-kick after Craig Cathcart handled a Diego Costa shot was part of a “campaign” against his team.
But he later had a change of heart, praising Friend for “great refereeing”.
Mourinho added: “I want to apologise for my comments in some TV interviews.”
Once Cathcart had handled inside the area, the ball fell to Loic Remy, who scored with a half-volley to double Chelsea’s advantage after substitute Willian had given them a second-half lead.
Referee Friend later told the Portuguese he would have awarded a spot-kick had the striker not scored.
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